Emotion Role-Play Scenario Cards – Free PSED Printable

About This Primary Resource

Help children explore emotions and contemplate how they would react in certain situations with these 'Emotion Role-Play Scenario Cards'. There are 100 cards in total, but you could be selective in how many you print. Each card presents a real-life situation - some positive, some negative - to encourage discussion and emotional literacy.

Example scenarios

-You see someone being left out of a game.
-A friend gives you a card saying how much they like you.
-You didn’t get picked for a team, but your friend did.
-You have to speak on your own in front of the class for the first time.
-You share your sweets with a friend, but they don’t share theirs with you the next day.

How to use these cards in the classroom

There are many creative ways in which you could use these cards. Here are a few examples:
- In small groups, children pick a card and describe how they would feel and respond in that situation.
- Use the cards as writing prompts for reflective journaling.
- Create freeze-frame drama activities where children act out different responses.
- Sort scenarios into categories such as 'happy,' 'sad,', 'jealous' 'frustrated, 'excited' etc to build emotional vocabulary.

They are ideal for EYFS and KS1 teachers as well as parents and childminders. They are a great tool for developing social skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience in young children and could be used alongside our Emotions Chart.

Download them for free below. The download includes both a multi-colour and black and white version of the resource.